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The Jarawa tribe lives in which one of the following States/Union Territories ?

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The Jarawa tribe is an indigenous Negrito ethnic group residing in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a Union Territory of India [5]. They primarily inhabit the western parts of the South Andaman and Middle Andaman Islands [t1][t6]. Recognized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), the Jarawas are among the world's oldest surviving hunter-gatherer communities, having lived in relative isolation for millennia [t6]. Their population, which was approximately 266 in 2001, has shown a gradual increase to over 400 in recent years [c1][t2]. They are culturally and genetically distinct from mainland Indian populations, sharing closer affinities with other indigenous Andamanese groups like the Onges and Sentinelese [c2][c5]. The Indian government has established a dedicated reserve to protect their traditional way of life from external encroachment, particularly along the Andaman Trunk Road [t9].

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  1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 13: Cultural Setting > 10. Andaman and Nicobar Islands > p. 26
  2. [5] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/accessing-jarawa-one-of-the-oldest-surviving-hunter-gather-tribes-for-census-will-not-be-tough-experts/article69807194.ece
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